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Register your farm business by March 1

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​February 19, 2019​​​

All Ontario farm businesses that gross $7,000 or more annually in farm income need to register for the Farm Business Registration (FBR) program.

Producers should register their farm businesses and pay the annual FBR invoice by
M​arch 1, 2019 to complete registration and confirm their accredited farm organization (AFO) membership. Paying after the deadline can affect producers' eligibility in other provincial government programs.

Pay through your bank

Last year, more producers than ever paid their 2018 FBR invoices through their banks rather by cheque. Paying through a financial institution takes only a few minutes, and the payment is processed faster than paying by cheque. Producers can pay using online banking, by telephone banking or in person at their branch.

When paying the FBR invoice through a financial institution, producers should be sure to direct their payment to the right payee. There are different Agricorp bank accounts for different programs and AFOs. It's important to pay the right account to avoid delays.

Choosing an AFO is an important part of the FBR process. Before choosing an AFO, producers should read the AFO descriptions in the 2019 FBR information sheet included in their invoice packages. If a producer wants to change their AFO for 2019, they should contact Agricorp at 1-866-327-3678 before paying their invoice.

Get the benefits

There are a number of benefits to FBR. Producers who register their farm businesses: